Professional Education and Background:

Laura Andrich (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in both Washington and Colorado state. Laura received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver, with a certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Laura has formal training in the treatment of Anxiety disorders, including Inferential-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (i-CBT) and Exposure response therapy (ERP), that she incorporates into her practice.

Laura has worked with adolescents and adults for the past 10 years. She has provided mental health therapy and case management in corrections, public school settings, behavioral treatment programs, and private practice. Laura has recently opened her practice in Bellingham, where she is specializing in (but not restricted to) treating Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

As a therapist, Laura recognizes the isolation and debilitation that comes with experiencing a mental illness. At the heart of her practice, she aims to acknowledge, validate, and advocate for the experiences of her clients. Additionally, she strives to reduce barriers to therapy for her community.

Areas of specialization:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/OCD behaviors
• OCD Support & Coaching for Family Members
• Phobia Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Medical and Health Anxiety
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Life Transitions
• Stress management
• LQBTQIA & Gender Identity issues
• Self-Esteem
• Women’s issues

Personal life:

Laura is a WA native and has recently moved back to the northwest from Denver, CO, with her husband and dog, Sulley. When she does not have her “therapist” hat on, Laura enjoys hiking, running, skiing and eating lots of seafood. She also enjoys musical theater and attending summer concerts.

Insurances Accepted

Aetna Behavioral, Cigna – Coming Soon, Kaiser Permanente – Coming Soon, Premera Blue Cross, Regence Blue Shield.